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Quick Guide – Things You Can Donate to Dorchester Habitat for Humanity
“Giving is not just about donating; it’s about making a difference”-Kathy Calvin. Millions of empathic people in this world have the zeal to help the deprived, but they often find it hard to take the first step. You might have also found it challenging at first to...
Dorchester Habitat welcomes first employee as future Homeowner: KC Douglas
KC is Dorchester Habitat for Humanity's first ever future homeowner who is an employee of the ReStore. She has worked as an administrative assistant scheduling donation pick-ups with our trucks for almost two years. She grew up in Moncks corner and has lived in second...
Dontating to habitat for humanity
Donating to Habitat for Humanity is a great way to support the organization's mission of building affordable housing for families in need. There are several ways to donate to Habitat for Humanity: Monetary donations: You can donate money to Habitat for Humanity online...
What Can You Expect When Volunteering for Dorchester Habitat?
Volunteer work is one of the best methods of helping specific communities and other people's lives. Through volunteering, you can help improve the quality of life for individuals in need. With Dorchester Habitat, you are essentially helping families that have low...
3 Top Reasons Why You Should Sponsor a Home
A home is more than just a shelter that protects families from the harsh conditions of nature. Generally, a home is someone's safe place, where relationships are born, interactions are nurtured, and love and warmth are found. There are a lot of reasons why having a...
Acceptable Things You Can Donate to ReStore
Donations of building materials, home furnishings, electronics, and other household items are accepted at Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. These donations come from individuals, businesses, and contractors, and habitat for Humanity will receive 100 percent of the...
Empowering Communities Through Shelter: Habitat for Humanity’s Legacy
In a world where safe and decent housing remains a challenge for millions, Habitat for Humanity has emerged as a beacon of hope. Founded on the belief that every person deserves a safe and affordable place to call home, Habitat for Humanity has been transforming...
How to Help Build a Habitat Home?
If you're looking for a way to help and make a difference in your community, Habitat for Humanity might be the perfect volunteer opportunity. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families who lack access to affordable housing. Additionally, in collaboration with...
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity: A Legacy of Home Restoration
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is a people-powered, international non-profit that makes decent shelter a reality for those in need. They are working in communities to end mortgage foreclosure and homelessness, and their vision is an end to substandard housing as we...
How Your Donations Can Help Rebuild Hurricane-Ravaged Areas
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have caused unprecedented destruction in their wake, leaving many communities destroyed. If you're looking for ways to help those affected by these storms, here's how your donations can make a difference. Your donations can provide...
Remembering Bob Barnett
Bob Barnett passed away on Sunday, May 29th, unexpectedly at church. He will be greatly missed by friends, family, and his community here in Summerville. "Bob the Builder" was Dorchester Habitat for Humanity's construction manager for 12 years. President and CEO Jaye...
New Future Homeowner: Ariell Burgess
Ariell Burgess is a single mother of three who moved from Clemson, SC, five years ago to start a new life for her family. She didn’t take homeownership seriously until about six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. “That was an eye-opener,” she said. “I wanted to get...
How to Become a Volunteer: The Basics of Volunteering!
Volunteering is one of the best ways to interact with your community and make a difference. While it can get challenging, especially when you meet new people outside your league, being able to do it feels rewarding and fulfilling. Why Volunteering Is Important One of...
How to Get Started with Your Next Charity Donation Drive
Today, everybody loves to help, and one way to do so is to set up a charity donation drive. Charity donation drives are a way to give back and allow your communities. In today’s blog, let’s talk about how to set up your first charity donation drive – online and in...
How Helping Others Can Improve Your Mental Health
With so many competing demands and stresses, it's no surprise that we're all feeling overwhelmed. As a result, kindness can be pushed aside. However, the emotional benefits of being kind to others can be realized if we take the time to do so. Alongside, it can make a...
How Can Your Donated Items Help Others?
When it comes to donating things to help others, there is no limit to the types of items that you can consider. There are often many unwanted and old items that may not be useful to you but can mean something big to others. Whether it is your old or unwanted clothes,...
Remembering Rezinda White
We would like to honor the life of one of our beloved Habitat homeowners who passed away from dementia at the age of 62 on January 14th. Rezinda White was Dorchester Habitat for Humanity's 54th homeowner. She worked hard to raise her three sons as a single mother and...
Why Giving Makes You Feel So Good
There is no better deed than giving. People mostly tend to give charity around the holidays. The question is, why can't people do it on days other than holidays? That feeling is priceless when you help someone in need all year round by making it a habit. You don't...
Helpful Ways For Giving Back to the Community
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is a well-established and credible nonprofit organization. We give donors various options to do the charity work they want. Summerville has many volunteer opportunities, such as legacy gift options, donations, and planned gifts for...
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is undoubtedly a great way to serve communities and transform people's lives. However, besides helping others, you also help yourself while volunteering for community service activities. Volunteering has several advantages for individuals participating in...
What is Legacy Giving?
Most volunteer organizations do not receive legacy gifts because many donors aren't aware it's an option. However, people are no longer curious about legacy giving, what it is, how they can go about the process, and more. At Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, we offer...
Why You Should Donate Used Furniture
You may be downsizing, giving a refresh to your home, moving, or wanting to get rid of your old furniture; there are many reasons for donating it. Not all furniture items are meant to stay in your home forever. The good thing is that many volunteer organizations and...
YMCA Campers Decorate Framing Boards for Ms. Michele’s Home
Campers at the Oakbrook Summerville YMCA got to decorate the studs that will go into Ms. Michele's home this week! Her son Joseph is in camp there this summer. Kids learned about the construction process and how the studs will be used to start framing the walls of the...
How Do Non-Profit Organizations Help The Homeless?
A non profit organization has a crucial role to play in the community. Although many people feel the need to do some charity work, they may not always find the right avenues—we at Dorchester Habitat For Humanity understand this. Our organization believes that if...
5 Ways Donating To Non-Profits Makes So Much Sense
When you choose to donate, you might not realize that giving to a non-profit organization isn't just about helping your favorite cause. There are also many other benefits to it. Whether you decide to donate to a charitable organization supporting the underserved or...
Meet Michele: Newest Future Homeowner
Future Homeowner, Michele Scibetta’s whole world changed in 2014 with the birth of her son. At 41, she knew she would be raising him as a single mother on one income but it was not until last year’s pandemic that she realized she needed to get them out of the...
5 Ways To Maintain Your Motivation To Volunteer
Volunteering is a very noble use of your time, and it can be an exhilarating experience right from the beginning. However, as time goes on and responsibilities in your personal life start to require more attention, finding the motivation to continue your volunteering...
Creating A Tidy Home In 2021
Having a clean and tidy home is something that many of us aspire to have. For the most part, everything in our home has its own designated space, and things remain organized in a way that appeals to you. However, it would be naïve to say that there are no times in our...
Meet Tabatha Smith: Boat Builder, Singer, Model, Mother
Tabatha Smith is a joyful mother of two who puts the needs of others far before her own. She sings in the choir at her church and is excited to finally start building her future home. She has had her fair share of heartache throughout her life but you would never...
New In Town? Here’s How You And Your Family Can Be Part Of The Community By Giving A Helping Hand
Moving to a new town is always stressful, no matter how excited you are about it. There is always going to be a lot of uncertainty. There is all the paperwork you have to stay on top of and a brand-new house to get used to inhabiting. You will be wondering about...
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